Zimbabwean international Costa Nhamoinesu and his team Sparta Prague had a tough time in the Europa League losing 2-1 to Villarreal away
Sparta conceded as early as the 3rd minute after their goalkeeper David Bicik’s error gave Villarreal the opener .Villarreal dominated the first half getting good chances but Sparta equalised on the stroke of halftime ,an away goal that may prove to be crucial.
However the Spanish side restored their lead in the 63rd minute to win the game 2-1. Nhamoinesu got a yellow card and will miss the return leg in Spain next week.
In Germany Jurgen Klopp Liverpool came out with a draw against former side Borussia Dortmund, Divock Origi gave Liverpool the lead but Mats Hummels equalised for the home side.
UEFA Europa Results:
Athletic Club 1-2 Sevilla
Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Liverpool
Braga 1-2 Shakhtar Donetsk
Villarreal 2-1 Sparta Prague